Assassin’s Creed Shadows introduces a new progression system for its protagonists, Naoe and Yasuke. Players can enhance their skills through a mastery and knowledge framework, ensuring both characters develop concurrently.
Mastery System
The mastery system allows players to earn experience points by engaging in regular gameplay, which includes eliminating targets and defeating unique enemies. As players accumulate points, they can improve their skills through:
- Learning new combo attacks
- Enhancing weapon proficiency
- Unlocking new abilities
Yasuke will acquire samurai abilities, while Naoe will develop stealth-focused skills, making her a formidable assassin. Notably, both characters share progression, ensuring that focusing on one does not leave the other under-leveled.
Knowledge System
The knowledge system promotes exploration through non-violent activities, which enhances character upgrades. Activities include:
- Finding Lost Pages in temples
- Praying at shrines
- Participating in Kuji-kiri Meditation for Naoe
- Learning new Kata for Yasuke
Knowledge gained by one character is shared with the other, allowing both to benefit from the exploration efforts.
Game Release
After several delays, Assassin’s Creed Shadows is set to launch on March 20, 2025, for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. Players are advised to avoid social media to steer clear of potential spoilers, as physical copies have already surfaced.
For more details, visit the original article on GameSpot.